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Job Title: Maintenance Lead
Job Description
The Maintenance Lead oversees mechanical and electrical maintenance activities in a new steel manufacturing facility, with a strong focus on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, structural steel welding, and equipment installation. This role sets up and supports the build-out of the plant, installs new machinery, and ensures reliable operation through troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on a 3rd shift schedule.
Responsibilities
Lead and perform hydraulic maintenance on production and support equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, including valves, cylinders, and related components.
Perform stick welding on structural steel and pipe, including both fabrication and field welding work.
Carry out welding tasks on steel structures to support the construction and installation of plant infrastructure.
Execute pipefitting duties, including measuring, cutting, fitting, and installing piping for hydraulic, pneumatic, and other systems.
Install new machinery and equipment for the new steel manufacturing facility, following blueprints and technical documentation.
Support the setup and build of the new manufacturing facility, including participation in construction-phase activities and equipment commissioning.
Use basic electrical knowledge to perform fuse checks, voltage checks, and assist in diagnosing electrical issues under appropriate guidance.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to plan and complete maintenance and installation tasks.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
Conduct preventive maintenance activities on machinery and systems according to established schedules and procedures.
Work safely at heights up to approximately 40 feet when required, using proper fall protection and safety practices.
Collaborate with other trades and team members in an active construction environment to coordinate work and minimize downtime.
Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment status and issues to relevant stakeholders.
Essential Skills
Proven experience performing stick welding on structural steel and pipe.
Demonstrated ability to handle both fabrication and field welding work.
Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems maintenance and repair.
Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems maintenance and repair.
Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
Basic electrical knowledge, including working with fuses and performing voltage checks.
Comfort working in an active construction environment with ongoing build-out activities.
Ability and willingness to work at heights up to approximately 40 feet using appropriate safety equipment.
Previous experience in an extrusion environment.
Availability to work 3rd shift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience installing new machinery in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Knowledge in steel manufacturing or heavy industrial facilities.
Strong attention to safety practices and procedures in construction and plant environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, contractors, and other trades.
Strong organizational skills to manage preventive maintenance schedules and multiple tasks.
Comfort adapting to a start-up manufacturing environment with evolving processes and equipment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a brand-new manufacturing operation and contribute directly to building its first facility in the United States, creating processes and standards from the ground up. The environment offers the excitement of a new plant start-up, opportunities to shape maintenance practices, and exposure to modern equipment and systems. You will work in a setting that values hands-on expertise, encourages problem-solving, and provides the chance to grow as the facility expands.
Work Environment
This role is based in a new steel manufacturing facility that is currently being built and commissioned, with work taking place in an active construction environment. The position operates on a 3rd shift schedule. You will work around heavy industrial equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and structural steel installations. The job involves installing new machinery, performing maintenance in and around production areas, and occasionally working at heights up to approximately 40 feet with appropriate safety and fall protection equipment. The environment is hands-on and mechanically intensive, requiring the use of tools, welding equipment, and standard industrial safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Halls, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $76960.00 - $76960.00/yr.
Medical insurance coveraBe will become effective on the first day of the month following thirty {30) days of continuous employment, subject to plan eligibility and enrollment requirements. Paid Holidays - Employees are eligible to receive eight (8) paid company holidays annually, in accordance with the Company holiday schedule and applicable policies. Sick leave - Employees will receive five {5) sick days per calendar year, administered in accordance with Company policy and applicable state and federal law. Vacation I Paid Time Off {PTO} o Employees are eligible for two (2) weeks of paid vacation/PTo annually during their first and second years of continuous employment. o Employees will become eligible for three (3) weeks of paid vacation/PTO annually beginning after completion of three (3) years of continuous employment. PTO Accrual and Usage - Vacation/PTo accrual will begin immediately upon hire; however, accrued PTO and Sick Leave may not be used until the successful completion of ninety (90) days of emnloyment, unless otherwise approved by management.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Halls,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 2026.
About Aerotek
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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